Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Hold with extensive fraying evident in

with extensive fraying evident in the threading on the cord just below the junction with the stem

" The dates are off by a few days but the incident is documented with some accuracy

Fabricated from a red wool with fold down flaps in black wool on either side

Towards the end of 1942

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges Hold with extensive fraying evident in(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three badges, including: 1. A DRL Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, around central stylized initials DRL, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked H. WERNSTEIN, JENA LBSTEDT, measuring 38. 98 mm (w) x 48. 55 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, a first pattern badge in